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Harrison, Mr. Mmery, Dr. Tilton, Mr. W.D.8rown, together with Mr. Hartman and Mr. Greeley whose advice bad been sought in coxnsetion with the subject of zoning. to the absence of Mr. Ballard Mr. Emery consented to serve as ehairman and called on Mr. Hartman, first stating that some of the Board felt that no steps should be taken in eoneetion with zoning without the employment of expert advice: whereas others believed, inasmuch as no appropriation for this purpose was likely to be made by the Town, that with the assistance of Mr. Hartman, II Mr. Greeley and others as well as with help from the state douse, the Planning Hoard itself could devise and put through the nec- essary measures. All were agreed that the immediate need for zoning regulations was imperative. Mr. Hartman in reply stated that any partial system of zoning would be ill advised, as in instances quoted such regula- tions had not been upheld by the courts. Well considered and carefully studied measures for an entire community had been upheld, however, throughout the country. To devise such measures without proper expert assistance he considered "extremely hazardous", and assistance of thin sort was much cheaper than subsequent litigation. The cost of such help was negligible -w few hundred dollars-- Zoning men rather than flown Planners would be the best to call upon, among whom he mentioned John Fox who has done excellent work in Winchester and other places, 3r. Camey of Cambridge, and others. liP The steps to be taken would be as follows: 1. A carefully prepared map of the town showing the location 111 of building plants, factories, service stations, stores, residences and the like; a map, in short, showing graphically the uses to which the various sections of the town were being put. -1• r+r7" - yF%y !Y'�F.'' l;iY Et:VC", )R� .. .{^"IXo��"-ift9 `'-iW e r ; Tt . a{ 'V7-.-,.,7-0...-,:,.,:,.,7y. t �'-5�"� ??""�''' f i 4-n:-W' -n:-�� JrL a`l 'ti y 4fki. int c + ..ave .'i." .;i + F 2 ,L! !. The: nap prepay, the seeing mise Implored WW1* sit a31 '; sections of the town and talk ever with the eitixems the nseds of the various neighborhoods, traits getting a thorough and intim ate knowledge of the entire town. S. With this knowledge at band and with the needs of the town �' as a whole in mind he would then malas a tentative map of the town showing his ideas of the neeessary advisable rd- striations. 4. Meetings would then be held in the various sections, the plan showed, explained, discussed and changes and revisions made so that a amity feeling is built up that is strongly behind the proposed scheme. 5. With the plan and the accompanying regulations approved by the various districts, a final map is prepared end the coning system thus worked up is presented at Town Meeting for final acceptance. To prepare a plan without the above cooperation on the part of all and attempt to put it through would be fatal. Neither would it be necessary at this time to allot comer- alai sons for ell times conditions change and the regulations may be amended or added to at any time by the same steps taken in II connection with their original adoption. It would be wise, however, to get started on this work im- mediately. Every day's delay spells possible difficulties. The town is changing rapidly and it we are to preserve it as a high class residential locality, we should at once take the neees- sary steps to bring this about. In reference to the cost of skilled services, lir. °Presley stated that the Town of Wakefield not long since called for pro- posals from a number of zoning experts and the highest prise quoted although Gakefield covers a larger territory and presents ire difficult conditions, was $650.00. The zoning system adopted, kr. Hartman went on to say, the next immediate step should be the establishment of building lines t the town.��largo ke told how with the cooperation of tian�Winchestrui e andBrookline and with tidally no pest to the town. 114 The entire movement to be a success must be a ocsmarnity affair. In Mr. Greeley, wham Mr. Emery stated had agreed to cooper.. ate with the Planning Board in every possible way, ltr. Hartmen ' declared Lexington possessed a zoning expert of te very highest grade. L__ _ Mr. Greeley remarked if he was to do anything in this con- Y* "F• •-Mf r"I'��I' ' - '''. ,,,c.,��•`oFI11'_�•?` r'lriY�ill'.!r Y • il'- �p a „i .;'Y ' .;s i .rt )• f I 3 ,.• Y f4 ` 1 .'- :� ' r' :m 3 `r'', 'v.. .,n. .'i, • ,;le a . ,�[' �, I. T -i .�, i',.E '.j.r i]�r ?�'i. f> -0 ;vt.S''Cr-'''el' f7 �S v�`' .t7," ..i.)'',., '{•' 4(' •i ^'' 6 R-• r .�,' .F�. A.I. • .yrA K � ' "r S' .h. y�, I �1t it met bt with this oo{ s*4. *tion to the failures ' �l1 the tones that no short sighted polivdss night be seepi. ` ill 710 help of any kind. it traslapirsio ooul4 be obtained lams the Stats House or from the att aey,Oeneral os Wiwi. teaeiver, Tier. Hartman thought the following plan entirely ' bies 1. Per the Town Engineer to prepare a plan of theentirre town showing its uses at the present tine, with suggestions as to its future development. 2. For the Planning Burd in eooperation with the Selectmen aM with the assistance of Mr. Greeley as well as Supt. 1 s risen, Mr. Duffy and others interested, to work out a simple system of coning whi©b at tree present time in Lex— ington ought not to prove a di:fic ult matter. 3. Por the e ect len to arrange for and hold hearings in the various sections of the town. 4. To obtain all necessary legal advice in the preparation of bylaws at a slight expense. Supt. Harrison stated that Mr. Duffy would be at liberty to II engage on this work early in October and was confident in two weeks time that the preliminary imp aM information could be pre— pared. Am an initial step towards the Inauguration of a zoning system in Lexington, the ..ieleetiaan were asked to authorise Hr. Duffy to prosecute this work as early as 6upt. Harrison can spare aim for this purpose. In oorneotion with the voluntary agreements for the estab— lishment of building linea twenty feet back frog both sides of Tbassachusetta .venue from the Common to 4e:stings Park, stir. Greeley stated that all but three signatures had been obtained And urged that these be obtained at once that tho proper sanction of the town may c.s secured immediately. It was agreed that the- next meeting of the Hoard should be held on Friday evening, 8epteatber 14th at 7:30 o'clock. Meeting adjourned. Report prepared at the request of Kr. Hurt' by II r illard 1). Brown.